How Many Syllables In Marie?
2syllables
Marie has 2 syllables, ma-rie. It is a disyllabic word.
marie
/məˈriː/ UK /məˈriː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rie.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/mə.riː/
Division By Letters
ma-rie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marie
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Marie Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Marie?
Marie has 2 syllables, ma-rie. In British English it is transcribed /məˈriː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Marie?
The second syllable, rie, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Marie?
Marie has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Marie into syllables?
By sound, mə.riː. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-rie.